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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i7-3770

WINNER
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
70.6Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i7-3770
23.7Inno Score
85.6Single-core22.5
62.4Multi-core24.5
67.2Gamingspec-based23.8
19 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 70.6 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+63) and multi-core (+38). Intel Core i7-3770 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

  • Stronger single-core score: 86 vs 23
  • Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 25
  • 700% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 1 MB
  • 500% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 32 GB
  • 450% higher PassMark: 38,500 vs 7,000

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-3770

  • Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $294 vs $359

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecAMD Ryzen 7 9700XIntel Core i7-3770
Announced2024+1%2012
SocketAM5LGA1155
Process4 nm+82%22 nm
Base TDP65 W+16%77 W
Max turbo power88 W—
Unlocked multiplierYesNo
Cooler includedNoYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecAMD Ryzen 7 9700XIntel Core i7-3770
Cores8+100%4
Performance cores8+100%4
Efficiency cores00
Threads16+100%8
Base clock3.8 GHz+12%3.4 GHz
Boost clock5.5 GHz+41%3.9 GHz
L2 cache8 MB+700%1 MB
L3 cache32 MB+300%8 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecAMD Ryzen 7 9700XIntel Core i7-3770
iGPUAMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2)Intel HD Graphics 4000
iGPU clock2,200 MHz1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecAMD Ryzen 7 9700XIntel Core i7-3770
Memory supportDDR5-5600DDR3-1600
Max memory192 GB+500%32 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecAMD Ryzen 7 9700XIntel Core i7-3770
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes28+75%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecAMD Ryzen 7 9700XIntel Core i7-3770
Geekbench 6 (single)3,150+186%Top 12%1,100Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)16,500+365%Top 26%3,550Bottom 12%
Cinebench R23 (single)2,150+119%Top 17%980Bottom 9%
Cinebench R23 (multi)19,500+376%Top 29%4,100Bottom 10%
PassMark38,500+450%Top 28%7,000Bottom 9%

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